These courses are available to test and full holders of Physioplus accounts free of charge until the end of April 2020 (this period could be changed at a later date).
In January 2020, a new corona virus was identified from a group of cases in Wuhan City, China. By mid-March, the WHO had declared this virus outbreak a pandemic that had infected over 150,000 people and caused over 5000 deaths in 123 countries around the world.
All healthcare workers, including physiotherapists, play an important role in global efforts to address the effects of this disease. This series of courses summarizes information that is relevant to all rehabilitation professionals to help them develop an understanding of the virus and its related disease and its role in treating related patients and in containing and alleviating the disease examine.
Courses within the program
Understanding COVID-19
Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause diseases such as respiratory or gastrointestinal disorders. In January 2020, a previously unknown corona virus was identified in Wuhan China. The group of diseases associated with infection with this new virus has been designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). After its rapid spread around the world, the WHO declared the COVID-19 a pandemic. It mainly shows respiratory problems, fever and can lead to severe acute shortness of breath in high-risk populations.
Understanding Corona Virus
Infection Prevention and Control
Infection prevention and control procedures and techniques are essential for good public health to limit healthcare-acquired infections and the general spread of epidemics and control pandemics. An essential part of this is basic hand hygiene, which forms the basis for infection control. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks, robes and goggles enables medical personnel to treat patients with communicable diseases and to protect themselves and others. The procedures for putting on (putting on) and taking off (taking off) PSA must follow certain sequences and techniques to ensure the best methods of infection control and prevention.
The best method for limiting the spread
Role of Physiotherapy in COVID-19
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led to a global pandemic that affects a large number of countries in the world. As a front line practitioner, it is likely that physiotherapists and physiotherapists will come into direct contact with patients who are infected with this virus. It is therefore important that they understand the many aspects of their role in identifying, containing, alleviating and treating the symptoms of this disease. This includes implementing methods to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, initiating strategies for early detection and the appropriate treatment of identified cases in the clinic and at home. Note: A detailed review of the physiotherapeutic airway care of these patients will be treated in a subsequent course.
Physiotherapy and COVID-19 management
